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Police say woman killed in shooting in East Nashville was an 'innocent bystander'

South 7th Street
Posted at 5:54 AM, May 13, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-14 05:58:48-04

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A woman was killed in a shooting in East Nashville early Saturday morning.

Metro Police responded to the scene within the 600 block of South 7th Street around 1 a.m.

The investigation into the shooting shows 53-year-old Letha R. Hayes was the innocent victim of stray bullets after people in an SUV fired on two men nearby. She died at the scene.

Investigations are ongoing as police search for the gunman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers 615-742-7463.

This story will continue to be updated as NewsChannel 5 learns more.


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